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Finding the best gift for a husband who has everything (and says he doesn’t want anything) is hard — whether you’ve been married for five months, five years, or five decades. To make things a little easier for you, we’ve gathered the best picks for all types of guys with all kinds of interests at many price points (including coffee mugs, sweaters, headphones, and more). I’ve been covering and reviewing tech since 2017, and have spent countless hours interviewing experts about the gear they use, so there are a lot of gadgets on this list that I love. For everything non-tech related, I spoke with my colleagues across the Strategist and combed through our archives for plenty of options that should surprise and delight your recipient. And husband or not, there’s a lot of gift inspiration here for all to enjoy.
Update on November 24, 2024: Updated prices and checked stock for all products.
$25 and under
For the husband who prefers watching new releases at home
With this fancy popcorn seasoning, he can get the full movie-theater experience right from his couch.
For the husband with a condiment collection
Introduce him to this chef favorite from Charleston that’s packed with just the right amount of heat and plenty of flavor.
For the husband who likes to spice up his pizza
An exceptionally delicious four-pepper version of the usually dusty-tasting chile flakes you find at the supermarket or pizzeria.
For the husband who’s ready to step up his bartending game
This book will teach him all he needs to know about the elements of different spirits and mix-ins to help him create his own unique cocktails.
For the husband who prefers a mocktail
Each card in this deck features a different mocktail recipe, so he can make plenty of drinks just as good as a well-crafted cocktail.
For the husband with an elaborate coffee setup
A nice-looking scoop that’ll add a little dazzle to his daily coffee ritual.
For the husband who opens everyone’s jars
For the husband who reads before bed
If he wants to read in the dark without turning on a big overhead light or ditching his paperback for a Kindle, this book light produces an amber hue that’s gentle on the eyes and won’t keep you up when he’s reading in bed.
For the husband whose phone is always at one percent
As long as he keeps his keys on him, he’ll always have a way to give his phone a boost.
For the husband who likes a good eggs Benedict
Oxo’s egg poacher is the only one we found that really does the job.
For the husband who relaxes with a shower beverage
Give him a place to hold his beer without having to rearrange the rest of the shower caddy.
For the husband who likes to write on the go
A notebook that can survive a bit of inclement weather.
For the husband with busy hands
For the husband who appreciates a transporting scent
This elegantly packaged incense has a “woody element that’s very calming,” says chef Daniel Humm.
For the husband who likes a Reuben
Paige Lipari, the owner of Archestratus Books + Foods in Brooklyn, told us she uses this in her shop to grill sandwiches day in and day out.
For the husband who’s always sparking a lighter
One with a different form factor that’s just as fun to play with.
For the husband with a stylish ’stache
For the husband who takes pride in his penmanship
If he likes this pen as much as Strategist contributor Peyton Dix does, he won’t stop gushing about it.
For the husband who’s scrupulous about grooming, from head …
… To toe
$50 and under
For the husband still hunting for the perfect white tee
For the at-home bartender husband
Lemon juice is a staple of many classic cocktails, including the Bee’s Knees, Lemon Drop, and the Clover Club (my personal favorite). This citrus squeezer will make the job of prepping his drinks much easier, so he can get on to the fun part.
For the husband who puts his stuff through the wringer
For the husband who likes his cocktails stirred
This mixing pitcher is made of stainless steel, as opposed to the classic bartender pitchers made of glass, and it’ll give his bar cart a unique spin.
For the husband who prefers to bring lunch
This aesthetically pleasing bento box comes in eight attractive colors.
For the husband who’s had it with nonstick pans
Carbon-steel pans are a favorite of professional chefs because they’re as durable as cast iron but much lighter, and pre-seasoned pans like this one are nonstick right out of the box too.
For the husband who prefers to do things the long way
Rick Steves says this popper transforms popcorn-making into a ritual.
For the husband who needs to hydrate more
A Strategist-favorite water bottle that comes in a bunch of fun color combinations. It has both a wide opening for gulping and a small straw opening for sipping.
For the husband who wants to impress brunch guests
A super-powerful handheld frother that delivers a café-quality consistency for better espresso (or hot chocolate or tea) drinks.
For the husband working on his golf game
Let him turn the living room into a golf course once he’s logged off for the weekend.
For the husband who always loses his wallet
He’ll probably be less likely to do so if it’s hooked onto something he never forgets, like his phone — and MOFT’s faux-leather wallet attaches to an iPhone magnetically. It holds up to three cards and folds out to double as a kickstand.
For the husband whose favorite part of the meal is the bread basket
This tin of olive oil comes recommended by James Beard Award–winning chef Jonathan Waxman, who uses it for roasting meats and making marinades and says it has “hints of grassiness, almonds, and butter.”
For the jet-setter husband
He’ll appreciate this little gadget that allows him to pair wireless AirPods with a plane’s entertainment system as well as other A/V setups he might encounter on his travels.
For the wine-connoisseur husband
This elegant decanter will allow his older wines to breathe and bring the best out of each pour.
For the husband who likes to hit the trails
These socks are a favorite of many Strategist staffers, and they’re durable enough to withstand multiple seasons of hiking or just wearing out and about. The merino wool will keep his feet warm, even when wet, and the cushioning makes the socks extra comfy.
For the husband who’s perfecting his waffle technique …
A low-maintenance waffle-maker that gives consistently delicious results.
… Or who’s more of a pancake man
A griddle that will give him space to make a stack for everyone in the family.
For the husband whose tea game is impeccable
This tea-sommelier-approved kit comes with a porcelain pot, four tasting cups, a bamboo tray, tea pliers, and a decorative travel case to store it all in.
For the husband who grooms on the go
This hair clipper can trim his beard to his ideal length or shave all the way down if he prefers. Plus, it’s super portable.
For the husband who’s always prepared
This pocket knife can work just as well for slicing and dicing veggies as it does for whittling, according to actual prepper Morgan Rogue.
$100 and under
For the husband who likes lattes made from art
For the nostalgia-gamer husband
This handheld console mimics the classic Game Boy SP design, except this one can play games all the way up to the PSP.
For the husband who’s always complaining about his pillow
Our pick for best pillow overall because of its adjustable filling should work for him no matter what kind of sleeper he is.
For the husband who always loses his keys
For the husband who likes a classy drink
A set of one of our favorite rocks glasses.
For the husband who works from the couch (or bed)
This handsome lap desk has compartments for stowing office supplies.
For the husband who travels with all his gadgets
Since this portable charger can double as a power brick, that’s one fewer thing he has to remember to pack for his commute or in his carry-on.
For the husband who likes a bold button-up
A festive hemp camp collar that’s great for warmer temps.
For the husband who likes to keep his tunes close
The Clip 5 has quickly become one of my favorite Bluetooth speakers. It’s tiny enough to take on a trip while producing enough sound for a good listening session, and its clip makes it easy to attach to a showerhead or backpack.
For the husband who’s keeping tabs on that elusive woodpecker
Give him a pair of binoculars that will give him a clear view of his feathered friends.
$200 and under
For the budding mixologist husband
Cocktail Kingdom makes some of the best bartending gear around, and this set has everything he’ll need to learn the basics and make the classics.
For the husband who takes the long view
For the husband who hates checking bags
An eye-catching backpack that can hold as much as a carry-on.
For the husband who’s sick of his home office
This pop-up desk can let him turn a coffee shop or library table into a mobile office for an hour or two.
For the husband who’s always complaining about his shoulders
Thanks to the power it packs in its portable size (it’s less than six inches wide and weighs less than 1.5 pounds), the Theragun Mini is one of the most frequently recommended massage tools on the Strategist. “Any time I feel a pinching or tension, I reach for my Theragun, and within minutes it alleviates my pain,” writes Strategist contributor Rio Viera-Newton in her review.
For the husband who’s all in on Apple
This travel-friendly cube can wirelessly charge an Apple Watch, iPhone, and AirPods all at once, using a single USB-C cable. I just picked one up to keep my new carry-on a bit lighter while traveling.
For the husband who drinks coffee by the pot
This will let him brew his favorite coffee even when he’s on the move. And the insulation will keep his brew hot for hours.
For the husband who starts his day before you do
The Loftie is not just a digital alarm clock — it’s more like a calming bedside companion that encourages you to keep your phone away from your nightstand. It comes with soothing wake-up tones, an entire playlist of ambient noise, meditation guidance, breathing exercises, and a soft nightlight.
For the husband who’s the rise-and-grind type
The Baratza Encore rose to the top of the pack in our guide to the best coffee grinders. When Elliott Foos, director of coffee at Daymoves in Brooklyn, used to run a coffee shop, the Encore was a workhorse, “grinding from fine espresso to the most coarse setting for French press or cold brew.”
For the husband who’s ready for a knife upgrade
After recently being gifted a chef’s knife, I can’t imagine making do with anything else. Le Bernardin co-owner and chef Eric Ripert says Mac is his knife of choice.
For the husband with a collection of older vintages
This corkscrew ensures clean removal, especially from bottles with older, more fragile corks.
For the homebody husband
For the self-barbering husband
Over $200
For the husband who reads on his phone
This pocket-friendly e-reader is easier on the eyes than a smartphone, and he can install his favorite apps on it since it runs Android. I take mine everywhere.
For the husband who likes to listen in style
A great-sounding Bluetooth speaker with some fun knobs to play with, and a boom-box-like design that makes it a conversation piece.
For the frequent-flyer husband
If he’s sick of having to carry a dongle to pair his earbuds to the in-flight entertainment, JBL’s latest wireless earbuds work directly with those systems, and they sound excellent.
For the husband with a liquor library
A library cart with double-sided shelves lets him showcase all his favorite bottles and tuck away the rest.
For the husband who likes his brownies with some green
A cannabis infuser can give him a way to make space brownies more easily than by stovetop. I’ve gifted this to a few mellow family members, and they’ve all become better bakers since.
For the husband with wrinkled photos in his wallet
A digital frame will hold more photos anyway. Aura makes it easy for him (or anyone he gives the upload email to) to add all his favorite shots of loved ones, and he can allow loved ones to send their own photos directly to the frame.
For the husband who likes a status timepiece
Apple’s top-of-the-line smartwatch is packed with health and activity tracking features.
For the husband who wants a smartwatch that can keep up with his Android phone
Google’s Pixel Watch 3 is a great way for him to better track his workouts or to help him check his phone less by bringing the notifications straight to his wrist. Its round display looks great and sets it apart from the Apple Watch’s square casing, and the watch will work well with any modern Android phone, so you don’t have to worry about upgrading that, too.
For the husband who doesn’t want a Peloton
If he has a bike already, this trainer can turn it into a full-fledged workout system that works with apps like Zwift, which provides trainer-created workouts. It’s helping me train for my first 60-mile race.
For the husband who doesn’t want to hear anything but his tunes
Sony’s noise-canceling pair is my top recommendation for cans that cover his ears.
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